1984 WHITE TRUCK WHITE TRUCK Recalls (6)

Campaign:
84V070000 on 06/21/1984
Component:
Suspension:front:hub
Manufactured:
04/30/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
300
Defect:
Front hubs were machined improperly and could split or break at the wheel mounting flange. the wheel mounting flange holds the wheel and brake drum system together. wheel and brake drum could separate from vehicle.
Correction:
Dealer will replace hubs.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with disc wheels.system: suspension; wheel hub and brake drum.consequences of defect: if the wheel and drum detach, an accident could result.note: warning signs of impending failure are wheel wobble and brake drag.

Campaign:
84V101000 on 09/11/1984
Component:
Latches/locks/linkages:doors:latch
Manufactured:
04/30/1984 - 07/31/1984
Affected:
2,835
Defect:
Door latch pawl spring was not designed to specification. door could open without warning or door latch may not catch properly when door is closed.
Correction:
Door latches will be replaced if necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: structure; door assembly, latches and locks.consequences of defect: when vehicle is in operation, person(s) seated byaffected door could fall out and be injured.

Campaign:
84V099000 on 09/11/1984
Component:
Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
Manufactured:
02/28/1977 - 05/31/1984
Affected:
5,739
Defect:
Steering gear may not be secure because of a loose bolt on steering gear bracket. bolts hold steering gear bracket to chassis.
Correction:
Upon inspection, the bolts and locknuts will be replaced, if necessary.
Notes:
Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: steering; steering gear bracket.consequences of defect: sudden erratic steering may cause loss of vehiclecontrol and could result in accident or personal injury.

Campaign:
85V103000 on 08/19/1985
Component:
Parking brake:driveline:air
Manufactured:
01/31/1983 - 04/30/1984
Affected:
4,839
Defect:
The quick release air valve may contain a valve disc that balloons when the parking brakes are applied and prevent the parking brakes from setting. consequence of defect: although the parking brake is applied, the parking brakes may not be set. this could allow an unattended vehicle to roll and cause an accident.
Correction:
Replace the valve disc in the quick release air valve.
Notes:
Vehicle description: white heavy duty trucks and autocar constructor series with 26,000 gvwr and greater.system: quick release air valve parking brake.

Campaign:
87V145000 on 09/17/1987
Component:
Service brakes, air:controls:foot control
Manufactured:
02/28/1983 - 04/30/1987
Affected:
33,183
Defect:
Foot controlled brake valve may malfunction by allowing air pressure to bypass control piston o ring.
Consequence:
These conditions could cause overly aggressive truckbraking during normal brake applications creating the potential for a vehiclecrash.
Correction:
Repair so as to prevent brake valve malfunction.
Notes:
System: brakesvehicle description: heavy duty trucks

Campaign:
88V150000 on 09/22/1988
Component:
Seat belts:front:retractor
Manufactured:
06/30/1983 - 07/31/1988
Affected:
7,879
Defect:
The seat cushion may interfere with the seat belt retractor mechanism keeping it from locking.
Consequence:
Seat belt would be ineffective and would not restrainoccupant in event of a sudden stop or accident.
Correction:
Install a spacer behind the belt assembly mount.
Notes:
System: seat belt assembly.vehicle description: heavy duty trucks.

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